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PyCharm

byJetBrains
in Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software
4.5

Overview

Product Information on PyCharm

Updated 13th October 2025

What is PyCharm?

PyCharm is a software developed by JetBrains that serves as an integrated development environment for Python programming. The software provides code analysis, graphical debugging, integrated testing, and support for web development frameworks. PyCharm offers intelligent code completion, error checking, automated code refactoring, and project navigation functionalities. The software includes tools for database integration, version control, and collaboration features, facilitating efficient management of Python projects. PyCharm addresses the need for a streamlined development workflow and assists in maintaining code quality and consistency in Python-based applications.

PyCharm Pricing

PyCharm software offers a pricing model that includes both a free Community edition and a paid Professional edition. The Professional edition follows a subscription-based structure with monthly or yearly payments, and pricing varies depending on individual, business, or organizational licensing. Discounts may be available for students, teachers, startups, and non-profit organizations.

Overall experience with PyCharm

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
50M - 250M USD, Retail
FAVORABLE

“A powerful and reliable IDE for Python development, packed with features that simplify your work and improve your productivity.”

4.0
Dec 1, 2025
My experience with Pycharm has been very positive. It's one of those tools that, once configured, becomes an integral part of your daily workflow. It's a mature and well-structured IDE.
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Security Analyst
500M - 1B USD, Software
CRITICAL

“Specialized Python Support in PyCharm Offset by Performance and Accessibility Issues”

3.0
Jan 30, 2026
PyCharm is a full fledged IDE offering everything you'd expect from in a modern IDE but with a unique specialization in Python, offering useful integrations for python libraries like django and flask, and unfortunately some added bloat making it a powerful but resource intensive option.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 26th August 2024

JetBrains is a software development company, established in 2000, that focuses on creating tools to streamline and enhance the process of code development. The company's primary offering is a range of integrated development environments (IDEs) adaptable to various programming languages such as the JVM platform, C and C++, SQL, Go, PHP, Python, .NET, Ruby, Rails, and JavaScript. Complementing these IDEs, JetBrains also provides .NET and Visual Studio tools such as ReSharper and dotPeek, among others. To cater to collaborative efforts and remote work scenarios, JetBrains offers team tools like Space and TeamCity. Additionally, it has delved into creating programming languages, producing Kotlin and MPS. JetBrains is equally invested in promoting learning and education, reflected in dedicated tools like PyCharm Edu and IntelliJ IDEA Edu, and platforms for learning programming like JetBrains Academy.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
Prague, Czechia
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://www.jetbrains.com/

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PyCharm Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(269 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
57%
4 Star
39%
3 Star
4%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.4

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    A powerful and reliable IDE for Python development, packed with features that simplify your work and improve your productivity.

    4.0
    Dec 1, 2025
    My experience with Pycharm has been very positive. It's one of those tools that, once configured, becomes an integral part of your daily workflow. It's a mature and well-structured IDE.
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  • SENIOR ANALYST
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Resource Intensity and Cost Concerns Reported With Local PyCharm Installations

    4.0
    Dec 28, 2025
    PyCharm is one of the most commonly used python programming development environments consisting of a whole bunch of pre-defined libraries and functionalities for doing all kinds of analysis and programming related to data science, analytics and data engineering.
  • Cloud Ops Associate
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    PyCharm Simplifies Python Development With Intuitive Features and Efficient Debugging

    5.0
    Jan 13, 2026
    Pycharm is really a very intuitive IDE for python development with excellent code completion using pycharm the user do not to think too much about the basic syntax as it supports auto completion, it also takes care of the indentation. Debugging also looks easy compared to other IDEs because of which a lot of time can be saved and productivity can be increased.
  • IT SERVICES ASSOCIATE
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Powerful Python IDE with great features

    5.0
    Dec 4, 2025
    My experience working with PyCharm has been genuinely positive. I use it mainly for data analysis and automation scripts and I appreciate how well it understands python projects out of the box. The built-in virtual environment setup, package management, and the way it automatically detects project structure saves me a lot of time. It feels like the IDE is always one step ahead of me, guiding me without getting in my way
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
    1B-10B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Flexible Plugin Support and Debugging Tools Make PyCharm Suitable for Professional Teams

    5.0
    Nov 30, 2025
    PyCharm takes python development beyond the limits, it's one of the best OOTB products for development and the additional plugins make it even better, for a python developer or a team using python in some ways, this is one of the best tools out-there
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User Sentiment About PyCharm
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PyCharm Likes & Dislikes

Like

It is the quality of already integrated functions: code completion with AI, accurate refactoring, advanced debugging and management of virtual environments. Code navigation is a huge strength: quick switches between files, classes and methods make code development easier.

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Like

The focus on Python gives PyCharm an edge in supporting Python-specific tasks, Python debugging and detailed error handling.

Like

With the latest AI integration, it helps with auto-code generation and quick bug fixes on the go, making sure to mitigate any syntax errors as well as invalid indentations. Changing the names of any objects, files, paths, etc. is handled efficiently throughout the code block. Additionally, a common dashboard to access all the code files with relevant versions for easy monitoring and quick fixes.

Dislike

It's quite heavy, especially on older machines. However, with large projects, you may notice some slowdown if you don't have enough RAM. Some more useful features are only available in the professional version, which can be a limitation if you don't have the right budget.

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Dislike

The main weaknesses include the slow startup time compared to more lightweight IDEs or even the python IDLE offering, a steep learning curve and some of their many features being locked behind a paywall.

Dislike

When running on a local machine, the hardware requirements are just off limits as it is very resource intensive. Full fledged version with extensive support and capabilities has an overwhelming cost compared to cloud alternatives. Bugs are common in the free-tier version.